Commerce Probes Whether Chinese Amine Compounds Got Subsidy Boost
Published Date: 10/26/2026
Notice
Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce is starting an investigation into whether certain amine compounds imported from China are unfairly supported by the Chinese government. This affects companies like Evonik and Huntsman, who make these chemicals in the U.S. If unfair subsidies are found, extra taxes could be added to these imports starting October 19, 2026, protecting American businesses and jobs.
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 2 costs, 2 mixed.
CVD Investigation Started for Amine Imports
The U.S. Department of Commerce has initiated a countervailing duty (CVD) investigation into certain amine compounds from the People’s Republic of China, applicable October 19, 2026. The petition was filed on September 29, 2026, the ITC will make a preliminary injury determination within 45 days of the petition filing, and Commerce will make a preliminary CVD determination no later than 65 days after initiation.
Blends and Foam Systems Covered if ≥1% Amine
If you import or manufacture products that contain the listed amine compounds, those products are covered by this investigation when the blend or mixture contains at least 1 percent by weight of in-scope amine compounds. For rigid or flexible polyurethane foam systems, the B-side polyol blend is included if it contains at least 1 percent by weight of in-scope amine compounds.
Company-Specific Rates and Q&V Response Deadline
Commerce intends to calculate company-specific subsidy rates and will issue quantity-and-value (Q&V) questionnaires to potential Chinese producers/exporters. Producers/exporters that receive Q&V questionnaires (or who wish to respond) must submit responses electronically via ACCESS by 5:00 p.m. ET on November 2, 2026.
Certain Products Excluded Due to Existing Orders
Amine compounds that are part of a subject blend or mixture already covered by the existing Certain Alkyl Phosphate Esters from the People’s Republic of China antidumping and countervailing duty orders (published June 11, 2025) are excluded from this investigation.
Commerce Initiates Investigation on 25 Alleged Programs
Commerce found sufficient information in the petition to initiate a CVD investigation on 25 subsidy programs alleged by the petitioners. A public version of the initiation checklist describing the basis for each program is available on ACCESS.
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